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Hardinge

British

/ ˈhɑːdɪŋ /

noun

Henry, 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore. 1785–1856, British politician, soldier, and colonial administrator; governor general of India (1844–48)

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Governor General Lord Hardinge argued in 1843 that the railways would be beneficial “to the commerce, government and military control of the country”.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2017

In Barchester Towers, Mr. Hardinge hopes to regain the wardenship, but Mrs. Proudie and Mr. Slope want to give it to a poor clergyman with 14 children, who obviously needs it more.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2016

Hardinge, he added, "brilliantly articulated" the voice of a precociously intelligent 14-year-old in a male-dominated Victorian society.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2016

Hardinge on Tuesday advised shareholders to defer any action on Romi's tender offer.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2010

When the chief warder said this, Major Hardinge exploded.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

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